Fogle is a former standout at Seminole. Jackson has coached at Pinellas Park (1980-85), Lakewood (1995-2004) and with the Gladiators (2005-08). Smith coached St. Petersburg College's women's basketball team from 1994-2009 and was coach at Pasco-Hernando Community College from 1981-90.

Fogle, Folson and Smith also applied for the Boca Ciega head coaching position.

The Gladiators have been searching for a permanent coach since November, when Angela Meiser resigned after three seasons because of health reasons. Teddy Johnson took over as coach on an interim basis and led the Gladiators to a runnerup finish in Class 5A, District 12.